Straight grain Zebrano in a gun metal 7mm streamline. Straight grain Zebrano is so much more easier to turn than X-cut Zebrano. It just seems like your turning butter rather than the chatter that you normally get with the X-cut. I don't like the smell of Zebrano when your turning it, its like a dog... Continue Reading →
Bee’s Wing PNG Rosewood Baron II
What a magnificent timber this is. I managed to score a large board that was put aside because it didn't match the straight grained boring boards selected for a commercial fit-out. It was "too busy" as quoted by the carpenter. I quickly snapped it up because I knew it was going to make a good... Continue Reading →
Dayacom Pen dressed in Red Mallee
I was sifting through my off-cut bin and found a bit of red mallee too small for a traditional 120mm blank. I was going to use it as a half blank to make a Sierra pen but it was just long enough to make this pen. Drilling the blank on the lathe, I chipped the... Continue Reading →
Zebrano Pen Box Baron II & Letter Opener Set
To complement the pens that I make, I often make box sets because they make good gifts for graduation presents. I call this set the "Zebrano bird cage set". Baron II pen kits with the matching chrome letter opener. The box set is designed to sit on a desk or mantle piece. The Baron II... Continue Reading →
X-Cut Zebrano Baron II Pen Kits
This is a Cross cut Zebrano pen blank and Baron II Chrome pen kits. The cross cut Zebrano is tricky to turn because it has a habit of blowing or chipping out on you if your too aggressive with your turning or if your tools are not razor sharp. When turning the x-cut, I keep... Continue Reading →
New range of 7mm Streamlines Pen Kits
We have just introduced the 7mm Streamlines pen kits into our vast range of pen kits. This pen kit builds on the basic 7mm slimlines. It features a thicker 4 ring centerband and upmarket clip. We are currently running an introductory special on these kits for only $2.20 a kit. Currently available in 4 platings... Continue Reading →